Education Sales Consultant (Term Time Only)

Our client is looking for a Term Time only Education Sales Consultant to join their expanding team. They are a global leader in Education services and this is an exciting time to join their expanding team. The role is home based with travel to Secondary schools within South East London, Kent and East Sussex.

Do you have a genuine interest in Education with some experience of sales?

Are you looking for a better work / life balance with the ability to work term time only?

This fantastic opportunity will involve joining the high performing National Sales team, managing your own territory to maximise your opportunities specifically speaking with secondary schools.

About the company:

The company are the Global Leader in Education Services, they are committed to a world that's always learning and to their talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, they are always re-examining the way people learn best.

The role:

You will be engaging with key decision makers including Headteachers, Teachers Subject leaders/co-ordinators at Secondary schools. This will involve talking to them to understand their challenges and articulating how the companys products and services can support them in raising children's attainment. Products and services include print, books, digital learning content, digital services connecting parents, pupils and teachers, coursework material and exams. The company are well established within the Education sector and schools will already be aware of their name.

This is not a hard sales role and would involve a consultative sales approach. Exploring the needs, problems or challenges faced and then linking them to relevant products and services that can help the school to improve the learning services available to their students, teachers and parents.

You will be able to work from home so good organisational skills and self-motivation is essential. You will have access to a database of contacts at Secondary schools in your geographical area. You will speak to them on the phone and face to face to discuss the features and benefits of the products and services offered and how they can support their needs.

Experience:

Any experience of selling services to schools or local authorities would be beneficial although not essential as personality is key to the success of this role. You don't need any prior experience in the Education sector, although the company do like to hire people who have a genuine interest in this sector.

Full product training provided with the opportunity to shadow experienced colleagues in order to gain knowledge.

Hours:Mon - Fri, 37.5 hours per week. Some flexibility due travel

Salary:£20,000 - £25,000 per annum + bonus of up to 20% of salary paid annually + Company car or Car Allowance £360 per month + Laptop, mobile and tablet + Generous benefits

Type: Permanent role, Term Time only- 195 days annually

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